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Davies Pot

Artist
CultureCanadian
MediumRed earthenware
DimensionsOverall: 11 × 17.5 cm (4 5/16 × 6 7/8 in.)
MarkingsDavies (Re?) turned (When?) Empty
DescriptionRose pink coloured medium size pot with writing on the exterior.
This is a returnable crock, made by the William Davies Company, Toronto's largest pork producer and meat exporter in the late 19th century. The company also owned a chain of retial stores, the first major chain in Canada, with crocks such as this being available in the stores.
Credit LineGift of Amelia Adams Browell
Object numberG15.5.2
Classifications
North American
Sub-classification
Canadian
Status
Not on view
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